#GivingTuesday 2017: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be matching your gift

By Aimee Teslaw

Our volunteers and Breastfeeding Counselors are at the core of our mission to provide evidence-based breastfeeding information and support. There are currently more than 230 breastfeeding counselors giving support to mothers and babies in one of 40+ chapters across the US and on 3 overseas military installations. If you’ve appreciated the help of a Breastfeeding Counselor now you can give back to the organization that helped you.

Do you know about #GivingTuesday? Started in 2012, it’s a kickoff to the charitable season, when many people focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. This year, on Tuesday, November 28, Breastfeeding USA has a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in #GivingTuesday on Facebook:

First, Facebook will be waiving its processing fees for donations--donating on that day through Facebook means that 100% of your donation will go to Breastfeeding USA!

Second, and most exciting, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is MATCHING all donations given through Facebook on #GivingTuesday, up to $1,000 per fundraiser or donate button and up to $50,000 per charity until their $2 million grant runs out.

Do you know a Breastfeeding USA Counselor on Facebook? Contribute to her cause on #GivingTuesday!

Do you follow Breastfeeding USA on Facebook? If you don’t, click the ‘Like’ button to follow Breastfeeding USA on Facebook so you can take advantage of this incredible opportunity to have your donation doubled on Tuesday, November 28. We will be posting our donate button and inspiring you to give throughout the day.